5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
589 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · China
10 years experiences in teaching Chinese and Japanese in spare time.
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Spoken Course丨FreeConversation
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語も話せます🔆カジュアルな会話レッスン👀✨
Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Grammar & Conversation✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · China
"Master Chinese🔥
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
しごとと医療の日本語⭐️Qualified in Medicine⭐️面接・プレゼン指導⭐️Writing Support
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 TCSOL | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher | Beginners & Conversation Focus | Okinawa
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 20年經驗 | 商業中文 基礎中文 ✍️ HSK考試
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Anime&Manga】Let's talk about what you love!
Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|TCTE|Basic
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Even if you have zero Japanese,no problem!With both Chinese & English support,I'll teach you clearly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
for bigginer specialist
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員（Cabin crew）として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山 の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TEFL | Conversation 💼
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者からディスカッションまで大歓迎！あなたのペースに寄り添い、生きた会話力を育てます。特定技能（介護）のサバイバル日本語や生活マナーも対応。楽しく深く語り合いましょう！
Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✨ Conversational English 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語で自分の気持ちや意見を伝えよう
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎌 JLPT N3 | Travel Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語で会話のできる中級者以上の方（大人向け）
Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560Philippines14 / 5,560
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 29, 2026
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